Peanut Butter Cookie
These peanut butter cookies are made with only a few ingredients and come out soft, chewy, and packed with your favorite peanut butter flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the cookie dough: In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, peanut butter, egg, and baking soda until well combined and smooth. Stir in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Shape the cookies: Using a spoon, scoop out portions of the dough and form into round balls.
- Freeze the dough: Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared baking sheet and freeze for 10 minutes. This step helps the cookies keep their shape during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly set.
- Cool the cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Consistency of Peanut Butter: Make sure the peanut butter is soft and creamy
to mix well with the other ingredients. If the peanut butter is too hard, you can
slightly microwave it to soften. - Room Temperature Egg: It's ideal to use a room temperature egg as it will mix
more easily with the other ingredients and help the cookies have a uniform
texture. - Don't Forget Baking Soda: Baking soda is important in this recipe as it helps
the cookies expand properly in the oven and gives them their characteristic
texture. - Proper Mixing of Ingredients: Make sure to mix all ingredients well until fully
incorporated. This will ensure the cookies have a uniform texture and all
flavors blend properly. - Chocolate Chips: You can use semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips according
to your preference. You can also opt to chop chocolate chunks instead of
using chips. - Spacing on Baking Sheet: Leave enough space between each cookie on the
baking sheet as they will spread while baking. - Baking Time: Cookies are ready when the edges are slightly golden. It's
important not to overbake them to keep them soft and maintain their texture. - Cooling: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This will help them keep their shape.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 1gSugar: 21gVitamin A: 19IUCalcium: 29mgIron: 0.5mg
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